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New Pinson Elementary principal, Palmerdale interim fire chief introduced at council meeting

By Nathan Prewett,

For the Tribune

‘I am not going to seek reelection’ Trussville mayor announces

16-year-old

missing Moody girl found safe

From Tribune staff reports

MOODY, Ala. – The Moody Police Department reported Sunday afternoon that 16-year-old Diana Mackenzie Taylor had been located and was safe. That morning police were working to locate Taylor, who had last been seen at approximately 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 in Moody. Moody police officials thanked the community for their assistance while trying to locate the missing teen.

By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –

Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat made an emotional announcement during his State of the City address on Thursday that he will not be seeking reelection next year. Choat, speaking at the Trussville Civic Center to community members, city officials, and business owners, began by recounting a trip he went on recently to Nova Scotia.

“When we got back I had a clear vision on what next year, this coming year meant. One of the things

that did become clear to me was it’s time for a change,” Choat said.

“I am not going to seek reelection next year. It was never my plan to stay here more than two terms, although I love what I do. I love the people I work with, great citizens, but it’s time.”

“There’s leaders, there’s always leaders in a community, we’ve got leaders in this community that will step up and take over and just keep carrying the torch, and that’s what I hope they’ll do.”

Choat continued, saying that the decision has been a burden on him but that,

Amerex partners with City of Trussville to build Miracle League field

From Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE, Ala.

– The City of Trussville and Amerex announced a partnership on Thursday to build a Miracle League field as part of Trussville’s baseball and softball complex.

Amerex Field will provide an inclusive space for children and adults of all abilities to participate in sports, extending the joy of teamwork and movement to everyone who wants to play.

Designed by architect Ryan Vernon of Lathan Architects, the Miracle League field will feature a specialized surface that allows individuals with disabilities to safely participate.

The field will also include accessible dugouts tailored for children with special needs, ensuring participants feel included. In addition to hosting adaptive baseball games, the field will be used for other activities, including games for younger, T-ball athletes.

Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat shared the news

during his State of the City Address on Thursday, adding that Amerex is donating $500,000 to the project.

“This Miracle League field is more than just a part of our sports complex—it’s a place where memories will be made and the entire community can come together,” Choat said.

“Thanks to the generous donation from Amerex, we are proud to bring this space to fruition not only to meet the needs right here in our community but for people from all over Alabama.”

The new field will be integrated into the Trussville Parks and Recreation baseball program, creating opportunities for high school

students and other community members to volunteer as buddies for Miracle League players.

While a nearby Miracle League field exists in Moody, Trussville officials worked closely with the Miracle League organization to ensure this project would complement, rather than compete with, existing programs.

“At Amerex and all of the McWane Inc. family of companies, we are committed to protecting lives, whether through fire safety or by investing in projects that build stronger, more inclusive communities,” said Harrison Bishop, President and CEO of Amerex.

“We are excited to be in a position where we can bring this Miracle League field to life and look forward to seeing the impact it will have on the Trussville community.”

The project reflects years of planning, and construction is already underway with an anticipated opening on April 1, 2025.

“Quite honestly, four more years, I just don’t feel like I am ready to take that challenge on.”

“We’ve got a full year, we’ve got a lot of challenges before us, we’ve got a lot of great things in the works, I’m looking forward to that, but I would expect…next October the new incoming mayor will have an opportunity to address you all and I’m sure that it’ll be someone that’s good and will be a good leader for our city.”

“Our work is not done, but I thank you,” Choat closed with. “I thank you for the opportunity to do what I’ve done for what

will be nine years, a total of 17 years–two terms on the council and nine years as your mayor. It’s been a great honor for me and a privilege and from us, we say thank you.”

The current municipal term is five years instead of the usual four years because the Alabama legislature added one year to move municipal elections a year away from the presidential election in November 2024.

The next municipal election for mayor and city council will be held in August of 2025.

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Massage and Yellowhammer Antiques. Owned by Mike and Amy Coots, Health Art is

Trussville Council, Rotary recognize World Polio Day

By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer

TRUSSVILLE, Ala.--

The Trussville City Council voted unanimously to declare Oct. 24 as Rotary International World Polio Day in the city during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Councilor Lisa Bright, who is a member of the Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club along with Councilor Alan Taylor, read the proclamation.

“Polio cases have dropped by 99.9% since 1988 and the world stands on the threshold of eradicating this disease,” Bright read.

“Today, Rotary has contributed more than $2.4 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries.”

Rotary International is also working to raise $50 million per year, along with $100 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation annually, to continue providing medical support and educational materials to

fight polio.

Fran Aldridge accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club.

The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club currently meets at 7 a.m. almost every Wednesday morning at First Baptist Church Trussville.

In other council business:

• Approved a resolution to accept various streets throughout the Winslow Parc Subdivision

• Approved a resolution

to authorize the mayor to sign a 15-year naming rights agreement for the Amerex Miracle League Field

• Approved a resolution to engage Graham & Company for marketing the former Gold Kist Chicken Plant

Elected Ben Short as Council President and Alan Taylor as Council President Pro-Tem for the term of November 2024 to October 2025

Trussville Mayor Buddy Choat announces that he will not seek reelection. Chris Basinger/Trussville Tribune Audience members applaud Choat after his announcement.

A conceptual drawing of Amerex Field.

Fran Aldridge of the Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club accepts the council’s proclamation declaring Oct. 24 as Rotary International World Polio Day. Chris Basinger/ Trussville Tribune

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a new massage studio that will offer a range of massage needs to the Leeds community.

The studio will hold its ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 and is located at 7420 Parkway Drive, Suite 112.

ville got together and formed this group, and they ride, raising money for some type of charitable cause,” said John Amari, a Trussville resident who was emceeing the event.

This year’s ride is supporting the Moore family. 7-year-old Margaux Moore has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

“It’s amazing to see the community riled up, with us, supporting us, showing us so much love. It’s incredible,” said Maggie Moore, Margaux’s mother.

The disease has taken her ability to walk. With the money raised the Moore family is planning to purchase a wheelchair accessible van. it will allow the Moore family to be mobile

Yellowhammer Antiques, which will sell a range of items from antiques and goods to handcrafted items and more.

Located in historic downtown Leeds at 8430 1st Avenue, the shop will have its official grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 19 and hold a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m.

as Margaux continues to grow. “It changes a lot to have accessibility, you know, to

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Participants in the Trussville Witches Ride 2024. Courtesy of Trussville Witches Ride.

Leeds community members celebrate the opening of Yellowhammer Antiques with a ribbon cutting. Courtesy of the City of Leeds.

Margaux Moore’s family speaks to the Trussville City Council.

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“So, you know, that’s very rewarding for me.”

the Pinson City Council on Thursday, Oct. 17.

Pinson Elementary School Principal Nino Mason has been working in education for 28 years and for 21 years as a principal, most of them at Opelika City.

He said that he moved from Auburn to Pinson with his wife to be with her parents.

Mason spoke to the council on the education the 780 students at Pinson Elementary receive and complimented the faculty on their work.

“We have a lot of primary students, so we do a lot of making sure that they learn how to write their names, making sure that they learn the basic math, concepts, and most of all we really try to work hard on them, collaborating and working well with each other as far as learning how to share with the next student,” Mason said.

“There’s nothing best about my day than to go down the hall and you see the kindergarteners, our first graders and everybody wants to give you a high five or a fist bump,” he said.

City Councilor Alan Taylor followed Choat on stage, saying “I’ll have a lot to say about this mayor at some point but today is not gonna be the day because I can’t, but thank you and Ginny for what y’all have done for our city.”

“It will be the end of a fantastic era for Trussville and, hopefully, launch the next great era for the city,”

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Later in the meeting, interim Fire Chief Taylor Hancock, who also works for the Homewood Fire Department, was introduced by Fire Board President Mary K. Graham. Hancock said that he has been a firefighter and paramedic with Palmerdale for 12 years and has been in his profession for 15. “I’ve been in touch with the Center Point Fire Department,” he said. “I’ll be working very closely with them and I’m really excited about some of the ideas we have to make improvements and not only for our employees but for the citizens that we serve.”

In his report, newly appointed Mayor Robbie Roberts announced that his old seat in Place 3 is open for applications. Anyone who is interested in applying may submit a letter and resume to City Clerk Marie Turner in person, by mail or email her at mturner@thecityofpinson.com.

The deadline to submit applications is Nov. 4 at 5 p.m.

He also reported that he recently attended a meeting of the Jefferson Coun-

Buttram said. “Buddy and I may not have agreed on every single issue, but I’ve supported the overwhelming majority of his decisions because I believe in his vision for this city and I believe in him. He’s been a great mayor, frankly, one of the best I’ve ever seen in any city.”

Choat ran for mayor eight years ago after two terms on the city council.

Downtown redevelopment was a key issue in that election after years of little

ty Mayor Association in Fultondale where members expressed their condolences for the loss of Mayor Joe Cochran. They presented him with a check for $5,000 to be given to Pinson Valley High School.

He went on to say that he has been in contact with the Alabama Department of Transportation or ALDOT about broken streetlights at traffic lights at intersections along the main highways and was told that they would be repaired soon. Additionally, he said that an announcement will be made at the next meeting regarding Turkey Creek. He declined to mention specific details but said that it will be an “exciting” announcement.

The subject of the ongoing budget situation was brought up by Roberts during his report. He said that it was noted by some that the budget has not been included in recent meetings. “It’s not because we’re not planning on having a budget,” he said. “We’re working with the staff. We are working with Kevin, our accountant. There’s several things that they want to consolidate and streamline

progress. With a city council in support, Choat led the complete transformation of the downtown area and the entertainment district.

He is also credited with pushing the Alabama Department of Transportation to complete the greenway project which had become a decade long nightmare of frustration in the heart of the city.

The full video of the mayor’s address can be viewed on the Tribune’s website.

and things with the software (and) the accounts themselves, they really need to have that for audit. The auditors have asked about that.”

Later Councilor Brad Walker commented, “I understand what’s going on behind the scenes. It’s not going to change the numbers. The bucket they go in – it’s not going to change the numbers. The bucket that they go in may change but the numbers are going to stay the same and I would like to see a budget for approval at the next meeting.”

Roberts reiterated that there were areas that needed “adjustments” caused by expenses and wanted to include them in the budget, but ultimately agreed with Walker.

During reports from department heads, City Opera-

tions Director Eric Winfrey mentioned a $150,000 grant that Innovate Alabama gave to the city and said that it will be used to expand WIFI internet access, especially in recreational parks, gathering places, and the Pinson Public Library.

“I really am proud of the ability – that we’re able to provide that,” he said. “Because, you know, the economic stresses that people face now and the students that don’t have internet access they come to use the library for that very purpose. So it’s a great asset.”

In other business the council:

• Approved a resolution to outsource payroll with ADP,

• Agreed to open a new bank account for payroll,

• Declared several items surplus, including lawn

mowers, vehicles and football helmets that cannot be recertified,

• Approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Jefferson County Board of Education to use facilities, Allowed the Pinson Valley High School wrestling team to use the Palmerdale Homestead Community Center, and

• Approved council members and staff to attend the 2024 National League of Cities Summit. Pinson City Council meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at City Hall on 4410 Main Street. Live-streamed meetings can be seen on the city’s Facebook page. Nathan Prewett can be reached at nthomasp6@ gmail.com.

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By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer

IRONDALE, Ala. –

This Saturday is set to be a day long remembered by furry friends throughout Irondale as the city opens its newest dog park–Tails by the Rails at Ellard Park. Community members and their pets are invited to join Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. and the Irondale City Council at the free event, which will kick off at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Oct. 26 at Ellard Park.

Tails by the Rails features two separate play areas for large and small dogs, various shaded spac-

es and seating, and a public-use pavilion.

Customized play equipment including ramps, tunnels, and hurdles have also been installed within the gated play areas for dogs to enjoy.

The first 150 dogs at the grand opening celebration will receive a special “I Love Irondale” reflective bandana collar. There will also be coffee and donuts for people and treats for pups. Dogs who attend the opening can also compete in a costume contest for a chance to win the prestigious Irondale Pup Cup Trophy.

Local businesses Infinity Dog Training and Ashley’s Loving Touch Pet Grooming will also perform demonstrations at the event.

In addition to the ribbon cutting, a sign will be unveiled to dedicate the play area for large dogs in memory of beloved community veterinarian Dr. William Weber reading “Dr. Weber’s Paw-some Place.”

“The dog park is the first of our City’s major capital projects to come to fruition, and we are elated to welcome the public to enjoy this new amenity,” Mayor Stewart said.

“In the early part of next

year, we look forward to the Grand Opening of our new Ruffner Ball Park. We also expect our new Irondale Public Library to be completed in Fall of 2025.”

The name of the dog park was voted on by the citizens of Irondale via an online survey.

Of more than 500 votes cast, Tails by the Rails received the popular vote as the park provides an elevated view of Norfolk Southern’s Norris Railroad Yard.

The park was designed by Macknally Land Design and constructed by RCI & Associates at a cost of $851,650.00.

Center Point Council reviews FY23 audit, takes step toward park upgrades

By Terry Schrimscher

CENTER POINT, Ala.

– The Center Point City Council met for its final meeting in October on Thursday night, Oct. 17, at City Hall. Council President D.M. Collins presided over the meeting.

The meeting began with public comments and a visit from Yashiba Blanchard, the Democratic candidate for Jefferson County Probate Judge for Place 1. Blanchard won the party nomination in an April runoff. During her brief talk, she thanked the council for their support, discussed fair elections and long waits for court hearings, and urged everyone to vote blue in the

general election.

The meeting then moved to the consent portion of the agenda where the council approved three items without discussion. The items included travel advances, a vehicle for public works, and the renewal of the contract with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society for animal control services in the city.

Wandalyn Wright from the firm Banks, Finley & White then presented a synopsis and commentary on the city’s FY23 audit, saying that the audit “went smoothly.”

“The city reported, at the end of fiscal year 2023 about a 16.9, almost $17 million, net position,” Wright said. “Net position

is the city’s assets minus its liabilities. That is an increase from 2022 of about $544,000.”

Wright added approximately $3 of the $16.9 million is unrestricted and

reported $10.6 million in governmental revenues.

Following the report,

Mayor Bobby Scott presented a Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthy Communities grant award to the council for acceptance.

The Alabama Campaign grant, for $40,000, must be applied to install fitness courts or fitness studios in public parks. Scott said the city would spend up to $225,000 from Parks and Recreation savings to upgrade Civitan Park along with the grant funding.

“If we are actually talking about improving the quality of life and making things available here for our residents, this is something that will bring good to the city,” said Councilor Tiffany Moore.

“This is something positive. We can hold onto

things, our money, but if we’re not improving the quality of life and making things available for the people and the residents we serve, what are we actually doing?”

Moore’s comments were in response to concerns about the additional expense for the park upgrades and some of the other needs in the city which could not be funded by the grant. The council voted to accept the grant and instructed Scott to proceed with the studio option which includes a mural wall. In other business, the council accepted an agreement with Goodwin, Mills & Cawood to update the city’s master plan. The council also approved $81,855 in renovations at Hillcrest Manor. Hillcrest Manor is the city’s event venue operated along with the Center Point Women’s Preservation Society.

The Center Point City Council meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at City Hall located at 2209 Center Point Parkway. The next meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m.

The park offers a variety of features for dogs to play with. Chris Basinger/Trussville Tribune

Landscaping crews put the final touches on the park ahead of its opening. Chris Basinger/ Trussville Tribune

One of the bandanas that will be given away at the grand opening.

The Center Point City Council was updated in the FY2023 audit on October 17.

Photo: Terry Schrimscher

Leeds Council waives tax penalty for local industrial equipment business

By Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune

LEEDS, Ala.–The Leeds City Council voted to waive a tax delinquency penalty for Orbis JCB, a local industrial equipment supplier business in the city, during a short meeting on Monday, Oct. 21.

The meeting began with Mayor David Miller giving an update on the progress of the children’s playground at Leeds Memorial Park, saying that the project should be completed soon as equipment continues to be installed and is being brought into compliance with the American Disabilities Act.

Millier also addressed a sewer project on Highway 25 that he said had garnered some criticism from residents online who say that it has caused issues for them. He said that the city government was not at fault.

“Let me tell you, the city doesn’t have anything to do with that,” he said. “That is a Jefferson County sewer project. We didn’t ask for it. We didn’t have to approve it. We couldn’t disapprove it. We don’t have anything

to say about the way they conduct it. So if you have a problem with it, call Jefferson County.”

The council then held a public hearing for the tax delinquency penalty.

Prior to the meeting, Orbis JCB had been served a notice that stated the company had not made timely payments on the city’s occupational tax.

Karen Chappell, Orbis’ executive administrator, said she was told that the company was in violation of the occupational tax and business license in September and that she had not known about the tax.

Chappell, who had worked for Southland Machinery before it was purchased by Orbis in 2021, went on to say that there had apparently been some confusion after Orbis purchased Southland and pointed out that Orbis has paid more than $200,000 to the city in sales tax and $9,000 for their business license last year. She added that they have set up their system to pay the occupational tax and asked the council for leniency as

the fine would hurt them.

The council then went into executive session for 15 minutes before returning and voting unanimously to waive the fine.

In other business the council:

Declared a property on 7092 Mountain View Lane to be a public nuisance

Approved purchasing a liquid spring suspension system for a city ambulance not to exceed $17,000 and to be paid with St. Clair County funds,

Approved a charity bingo application for Vann’s

• Approved the 2025 Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday and

• Authorized an agreement with St. Clair County for ambulance services. Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of every month at City Hall on 1400 9th Street Northeast.

Agenda packets can be seen online at the City of Leeds website.

Nathan Prewett can be reached at nthomasp6@ gmail.com.

Portraits & Politics art show comes to the Trussville Public Library

From Tribune staff reports

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. –The Trussville Public Library is offering community members the opportunity to experience the intersection of art, history, and politics like never before.

This month, mixed media artist Tanna McGuire is proudly presenting “Portraits & Politics: An Artistic Exploration of Power & Influence,” a captivating collection that delves into the complex relationships between leadership and legacy.

“I aim to spark imagination and inspire positivity through my art,” McGuire said. “‘Portraits & Politics’ is a culmination of my passion for self-expression, history, and creativity. I invite viewers to join me on this artistic journey, exploring the complexities of power and influence.”

As the nation prepares for the 2024 presidential election in November, this showcase invites viewers to reflect on the leaders who have shaped America’s past, present, and future.

“Portraits & Politics” is a non-partisan exhibition that highlights influential figures from U.S. history who have left indelible marks on the nation’s political and social landscapes, encouraging audiences to engage with the country’s complex cultural narrative.

Through McGuire’s vibrant and thought-provoking artwork, visitors will be inspired to contemplate the power of leadership and to consider the significance of informed citizenship and the importance of engaging with the country’s cultural narrative. The

collection will be on display through Oct. 31 at the library and is free and open to the public.

Leeds Mayor David Miller on June 3, 2024. Photo by Nathan Prewett.

Suspect in murder of Birmingham 20-yearold arrested

From Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.

– The Birmingham Police Department announced that it has arrested and charged a suspect with the murder of 20-year-old Paul Devaried Terry, Jr.

Terry was shot and killed after a verbal altercation on Friday, Oct. 11 near East Lake Park.

The suspect has been identified as Anthony Rudolfo Major, 27, of Birmingham.

According to BPD Sgt. LaQuitta Wade, officers responded to a call of a person shot near the 8200 block of 4th Avenue North on Oct. 11 at approximately 12:19 p.m.

When officers arrived on the scene, they were notified that Terry had run to a nearby shed where they later found him lying unresponsive.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced him dead.

“The preliminary investigation suggests that the victim came to a residence

in the 8200 block of 4th Avenue North,” Wade said. “While at the residence, a verbal altercation occurred between the victim and the suspect, possibly outside of the residence. During the verbal dispute, the suspect

shot the victim. The victim ran from the location to the 300 block of 83rd Street North where he collapsed inside the shed.” Major is being held in the Jefferson County Jail with no bond.

Pinson man killed in two-vehicle crash

From Tribune staff reports

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. – A crash just north of Pinson left one man dead Saturday afternoon, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s office.

At approximately 1:36 p.m. on Oct. 19, a two-vehicle crash occurred near the intersection of Marsh Mountain Road and Shadow Ridge Parkway.

67-year-old Michael Wayne Wideman, an occu-

pant of one of the vehicles, was injured in the crash and transported to UAB Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The circumstances surrounding the wreck are being investigated by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

18-year-old taken into custody after threat directed at Moody High School student

From Tribune staff reports

MOODY, Ala. – Moody Police Chief Reese Smith confirmed that Thursday at approximately 10:30 a.m., Moody High School contacted the Moody Police Department reporting a threatening situation to an individual student.

“The school was placed on lockdown while the suspect was apprehended,” Smith said. “The suspect is in custody and there is no further threat to students or school personnel.”

Smith said an 18-yearold female from Moody was booked in the St. Clair County jail for terroristic threats.

“The female is not currently a student at Moody High School, but was on school campus at some point during the day,” Smith said. “She was located and arrested elsewhere, not on school property.”

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS

Moody High School Principal Chris Walters said the individual taken into custody is not a Moody student and that the student body was never in danger.

“When we became aware of the incident, we immediately contacted the police and secured the perimeter of the campus,” Walters said. “Officers arrived in minutes and located the individual.” Walters said the school day continued without any further incident.

Sealed Bids will be received by Trussville Gas and Water located in Trussville, Alabama, until the local time set forth below, for furnishing all labor, equipment and doing the work of constructing, according to Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents on file in the office of Trussville Gas and Water, the project hereinafter described. No bid will be received after the time set forth below; and the Bids will be publicly opened and read at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173.

Interested contractors can obtain prequalification applications from TG&W Engineering Department (“Engineering Department”), 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173; Telephone: (205) 655-3211 and must submit the completed prequalification application to the Engineering Department at the above address, no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 12, 2024.

Project Name: Casing Monitoring Project

Project Number: 2-005-21

Bid Date and Time: November 26, 2024 at 10:00 A.M.

1. Installation of bond wire by exothermic weld to casing and carrier pipe

2. Installation of test station and reference cell

Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents for the project described above are open to public inspection at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173. Telephone: (205) 655-3211.

Trussville Gas and Water reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in any bid, and to accept any bid considered advantageous to the Owner.

No bid may be withdrawn after the time for opening bids has passed. Trussville Gas and Water reserves the right to hold the bids for a period of Sixty (60) days after the date of receiving Bids.

If said bid equals $20,000.00 or more, a certified check or bid bond must accompany each bid in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00. The payee of such check, or the obligee of such bond, shall be Trussville Gas and Water

Contractor agrees to comply with all specifications, plans and contract documents as furnished by Trussville Gas and Water. Contractor must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34 Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975. Prior to submitting a bid for this project, contractor must be prequalified as a Gas Line Utility Contractor for Trussville Gas and Water. Contractor prequalification applications may be obtained at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173.

Moody High School

Anthony Rudolfo Major

Police gather near the scene of the crime. Photo via BPD.

Arrest made in mass shooting that left 4 dead, 17 injured in Birmingham

By M.K. Bryant and Drew Taylor, CBS 42 News

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –

An arrest has been made in the wake of a mass shooting that left several dead and many others injured in downtown Birmingham last month.

As reported by M.K. Bryant and Drew Taylor of CBS 42, Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond announced during a press conference last Wednesday, Oct. 16, the arrest of Damien McDaniel, 22, who was charged with capital murder and 17 counts of attempted murder.

McDaniel’s arrest is connected to a mass shooting outside the Hush Lounge on Sept. 21. In the shooting, four people were killed while 17 others were injured.

McDaniel has also been charged with another homicide that occurred the previous day and another a day after the Hush shooting, bringing the total number of victims to six.

“We received over 300 tips between crime stoppers and our QR code,” Thurmond said. “They were all extremely helpful. As we’ve said, the investigations are still ongoing.”

It is not known whether other suspects were involved or are being investigated in the Hush mass shooting.

“These cases, as you have seen, have taken over three and a half weeks to get to this point,” Thurmond said. “There is a tremendous amount of man and woman power that was put into these

investigations. This is just one step in moving forward.”

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin released the following statement after the press conference:

“After the horrific shooting at Five Points South, we vowed that our priority would be to find, capture, and arrest every person responsible for this heinous and brazen mass shooting.

“We told you this is what we’d do, and this is what we did.

“Today was a major step toward justice.

“Thanks to Police Chief Thurmond; Deputy Chief Brown and the Investigative Bureau; Deputy Chief Pickett and the Special Operation Bureau; the sheriff’s office; homicide detectives; our federal partners for working around the clock to provide answers, closure, and justice to grieving families; and every man and woman who wears the uniform and puts their life on the line to protect us.

“But we’re not yet done. This investigation continues with BPD and we will

not rest until our streets are safer.

“Violent criminals operating within Birmingham will be pursued RELENTLESSLY and brought to justice without delay.

“Our commitment to swift arrests and seamless coordination with local, state, and federal partners that has been strengthened over the past two years, will help ensure that these criminals are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, ensuring that crime will not continue to thrive in our city. Violent criminals, know that BPD and our fellow law enforcement partners will be aggressively pursuing you.

“We are aggressively getting more police on the streets, working on legislation to get automatic weapons off the streets, and engaging our community in finding innovative ways to deal with violent crime. The people in Birmingham are pulling together to win this fight and we will.”

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Pedestrian killed while attempting to cross I-65

From Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–A pedestrian attempting to cross Interstate 65 was struck and killed early Tuesday morning, according to the Jefferson County Coro-

ner’s Office. The incident occurred at approximately 3:03 a.m. along I-65 North near 3rd Avenue North in Birmingham. The victim was an adult male but has not yet been identified.

The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and reported the incident to police.

The Birmingham Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

4 arrested, multiple drugs and weapons seized in East Birmingham

From Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.

– The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced that it arrested four people on multiple charges while executing a warrant in East Birmingham last Friday.

On Oct. 11, the JCSO Vice and Narcotics Division and members of the U.S. Marshals Service executed the arrest warrant at 221 67th Place North.

While executing the warrant, probable cause was discovered for a search warrant, according to the sheriff’s office.

During the search warrant, detectives located and seized numerous items connected to illegal narcotic sales and drug trafficking including methamphetamine, 48 grams of crack cocaine, tramadol, and marijuana.

Eight firearms were also seized during the search warrant.

The four people arrested and charged were Caroline Elizabet Medley, Curtis Deangelo Pelt, Savannah Tyler Dagenais, and Giovanni Austin.

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS

Medley, 46, has been charged with second-degree possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony failure to appear and two counts of misdemeanor failure to appear. Pelt, 33, has been charged with drug trafficking and is out on a $100,000 bond from the Jefferson County Jail.

Medley is in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail with no bond. Dagenais, 32, has been charged with drug trafficking. Dagenais is in the cus-

tody of the Jefferson County Jail with no bond. Austin, 43, has been charged with misdemeanor failure to appear. Austin is in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail with no bond.

“The continued collaboration between our detectives and our federal law enforcement partners is greatly needed,” Sheriff Mark Pettway said.

“Getting drugs and weapons off the street is paramount. They are working hard to keep the citizens of Jefferson County safe.”

Project Name: Roebuck Plaza PVC Water Main Replacement

Project Number: 3-003-22

Bid Date and Time: November 26, 2024 at 10:00 A.M.

1. Installation of approx. 220 LF of 12” Stl. Casing by Dry Jack and Bore

2. Installation of approx. 220 LF of 6” D.I. Water Main in 12” Stl. Casing

3. Installation of approx. 310 LF of 8” D.I. Water Main by Open Cut

4. Installation of approx. 4,280 LF of 6” D.I. Water Main by Open Cut

5. Installation of approx. 2,500 LF of 2” PE Water Main by Open Cut or Punch

6. Installation of Fire Hydrants, Fittings, and Appurtenances

7. Furnish and Install ¾” Copper Water Services

Trussville Gas and Water reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in any bid, and to accept any bid considered advantageous to the Owner.

No bid may be withdrawn after the time for opening bids has passed. Trussville Gas and Water reserves the right to hold the bids for a period of Sixty (60) days after the date of receiving Bids.

If said bid equals $100,000.00 or more, a certified check or bid bond must accompany each bid in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00. The payee of such check, or the obligee of such bond, shall be Trussville Gas and Water

Contractor agrees to comply with all specifications, plans and contract documents as furnished by Trussville Gas and Water. Contractor must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34 Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975. Prior to submitting a bid for this project, contractor must be prequalified as a Water Line Utility Contractor for Trussville Gas and Water. Contractor prequalification applications may be obtained at Trussville Gas and Water Engineering Dept., 6620 Green Drive, Trussville, Alabama 35173.

Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond speaks during last week’s press conference.

From left: Caroline Medley, Curtis Pelt, Savannah Dagenais, and Giovanni Austin.

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Lass But Not Least: Out With The Old

By Ken Lass

We had our Trussville home built in 1989. Over the course of the last 35 years, we have remodeled, repainted or repurposed the living room, kitchen, bedroom, back porch and basement. But never the bathrooms.

I’m not sure why. I guess as long as I had a place to shower, a mirror for combing my hair, and a drawer for my toothbrush, I was happy. But one day this past summer Sharon and I took a moment to take a good look at our bathrooms, and we realized they had become basically a museum for 1980’s fashion. There was wallpaper with little red tulips, popcorn ceilings, seashell sinks with silver faucets, cherry oak cabinets with gold handles, wide-beveled mirrors, and yellow tile cut in small squares. All that was missing

By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South

Dear Kid,

Don’t grow up. Don’t turn into an adult. That’s my advice. Resist adulthood. Be a kid forever.

Right now, a lot of adults are angry in America. To be fair, we have a lot to be angry about. But adults can behave badly when they are angry. So please forgive us. Because the truth is— and I shouldn’t be telling you this—adults can be pretty stupid. Don’t misunderstand. I don’t mean we’re “stupid” in a negative sense. Truly, I don’t. After all, just because

was a Rubik’s Cube and a Cabbage Patch doll. It was time. Time to bring our bathrooms into the current millennium. The first step was to find someone to do the project and get estimates. This is not for those with a weak heart. Like everything else these days, the sticker shock will give you indigestion. I so admire folks who are talented enough to do their own remodeling. Sadly, that is not me. I have to consult the manual to change a light bulb. We settled on a contractor that had been highly recommended by friends. Then it was time to make decisions. Lots and lots of decisions. We had to make choices about floor tile, shower tile, grout colors, shower door, countertops, faucets, cabinet color, cabinet handles, air vents, ceiling fans, wall color, mir-

rors, light fixtures and much more. I had to ponder things I never gave any thought to. Like where to install the towel bar, how high to put the shower spout, do I want the niche in the shower wall to be in the middle or toward the back? Do I want the shower door to swing to the inside or to the outside? Or both?

I even had to decide whether the toilet paper holder should be to the right or to the left of the commode. I think I gave more thought to this than any other decision. After agonizing over the options, I chose the left side. Which struck me as odd. Turns out, even though I am right-handed, I’m a left-handed toilet user. (Yes, I know. Too much information.)

With all these things to contemplate, I became obsessed with modern bath-

room design. I scoured the internet for pictures of remodel options. Whenever I was in somebody else’s house, I would make up an excuse to use the bathroom, and then spend several minutes in there taking notes and studying their layout. Probably why I don’t get invited anywhere anymore. I went to the big box stores and pored over faucets and shower nozzles. After a while, they all started to look alike. I also learned you can put a kid through college for the cost of nice lighting and fixtures. Wall color? Of course, the trend is NEUTRAL! God forbid you go with anything that has character or definition. If your bathroom walls are not white or beige or gray, you could face public humiliation.

Somehow, we got through all the selecting and it was time for the work to

begin. First the demolition crew shows up to tear down the existing room. It’s a bit of a shock to see how nasty your bathroom has become when it is stripped down to wallboard and insulation after 35 years. Water may be necessary to sustain human life, but over time it sure is rough on bathrooms. I confess I got a little nostalgic when I saw our old bathtub and toilets piled up on the refuse trailer in the driveway. I spent a lot of time on those facilities. That’s not weird, is it? I can’t help it. I’m a sentimental type.

Sean of the South: Dear Kid

someone is stupid doesn’t mean you can’t love them. Take dogs. Dogs can be very unsmart, but we still love them. Hallmark Channel movies can be ingloriously stupid, but they are also wonderful. Still, this doesn’t change the fact that we adult humans are, in fact, giant dipsticks. The problem is, of course, that we adults think we are brilliant. Oh, sure, our species occasionally does some brilliant things. Beer is only one example. Humankind has also, for instance, learned to manufacture smartphones with touchscreens capable of flushing our toilets from

outer space.

But this doesn’t make us smart. Because we still don’t know how to listen. We don’t empathize. And even though our parents taught us, we still don’t know how to share.

You know what we DO know how to do?

We know how to kill each other. Again, I’m not being pessimistic. This is just a fact. We are among the only mammals who kill one another.

Tigers do not kill tigers. Squirrels don’t kill squirrels. When was the last time you saw cows killing each other?

But look at history. The

Punic Wars in (164 B.C.), 2 million killed. The Jewish-Roman Wars, (66 A.D.) another 2 million. The Crusades (1095-1229) 3 million. The Mongol Invasions, 40 million. The Conquests of Timur, 20 million. Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire, 2.5 million. Span-

ish Conquest of the Incan Empire, 8.5 million. The American Civil War, 1 million. World War I, 40 million. World War II, 85 million. Vietnam War, 4 million. I don’t mean to disturb you, I simply bring this up because I want you to know where you fit in to all this. Because you see, you’re not like us. At least not yet. You were born into this wonderful world with a clean slate. You’re a kid. You are oblivious to our adult fussing and our adult need to be right. Your entire kid philosophy is “Let’s have fun!” That’s it. That’s how you see this world.

After about a month of listening to hammers pounding and drills whirring, and watching a steady parade of hard-working, gritty men walk in and out of the house carrying furniture and tools and giant vacuum cleaners, at last the work was done. I swallowed hard as I wrote the final check. But I must say, our new bathrooms are beautiful. In fact, they are too beautiful. They look so good and shiny and new, that I don’t want to use them. I hate to mess them up with soap scum and water spots. I find myself using the bathroom downstairs. I suppose eventually I will become more comfortable using our spiffy new bathrooms, but it’s gonna take me a while. After all, we have to get another 35 years out of them.

Every morning you wake up and you look for the party. For you, every day carries the possibility of magic, music, art, friends, and bladder-compromising laughter. There are no taboos in your world. No villains. You forgive easily. You love fiercely. And even the things you hate, you LOVE hating those things. You are perpetually excited, rarely disappointed, hopeful to a fault, miraculously naïve, way too trusting, and you believe in God without even trying. And someday when I grow up, I hope to be just like you.

Ken Lass, Tribune columnist

Sean Dietrich (Photo courtesy of seandietrich.com)

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Women Learn Fishing, Conservation Skills at Tagging Workshop

By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Sarah Gibbs and Crystal Hightower hope last week’s Ladies Tagging Workshop at the Weeks Bay Tonsmeire Resource Center is just the beginning of a trend on the Alabama Gulf Coast of female anglers gathering on a regular basis to hone their fishing skills and connect with fellow anglers – and sometimes help with research.

Gibbs, a PhD student with Dr. Steven Scyphers in the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of South Alabama (USA), recruited Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Hightower and charter captains Richard Rutland and Theo Atkinson, as well as the female workshop participants, to help with a research project on gray snapper, commonly known as a mangrove snapper.

“This event accomplished two goals for my research,” Gibbs said. “The first one is to tag gray snapper or mangrove snapper inshore. They are not a sportfish, but people are targeting them inshore. Their populations have increased in coastal Alabama recently. We really don’t know why or how much. By tagging them, hopefully anglers will report them, and we can get some measure of abundance or understand how many people are fishing for them and where they are going. These fish inshore are juveniles and will eventually move offshore. We are also trying to understand when they move offshore and how big and old they are.

“The second goal, which I received a grant from USA’s Gender Studies program to do, is to understand the barriers to participation that women experience in recreational fishing. We also want to see if this hands-on

workshop, bringing a bunch of people together who don’t know each other but want to fish more often can help build skills, help build confidence in going out and fishing as well as helping out with some of the conservation research that we do at USA.”

A total of 19 women attended the workshop and came out for sessions in three different groups. The attendees were briefed on how to tag fish and the importance of the data retrieved from tagged fish and had a casting clinic for those who needed to brush up on their skills. Captain

Rutland and Captain Atkinson then took the ladies fishing in two-hour blocks to capture and tag inshore species, especially targeting gray snapper. Alabama does have a daily bag limit of 10 gray snapper that are a minimum size of 12 inches total length. Anglers who target and retain legal gray snapper must use circle hooks and hold an Alabama Reef Fish Endorsement, available at www.outdooralabama. com.

Gibbs’ study began as separate research with the Bullard Fisheries Research Fund in 2023 and continues under an endowment fund

from Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Alabama and the USA Foundation. Her study encourages anglers who have received tags from her to tag gray snapper as small as 8 inches in total length.

“The reason I ask anglers to tag fish that size is that once those fish reach legal size, some of them will move to the lower end of Mobile Bay and then go offshore,” she said. “It’s much harder to tag them offshore.”

In addition to Gibbs’ study, Tag Alabama is a program spearheaded by CCA Alabama with support from

USA and the Sea Lab.

“Tag Alabama has been going on for seven years, so we have six full years of data so far,” Gibbs said. “It’s an angler tagging project focused on redfish, speckled trout, tripletail (blackfish), and tarpon.

“We’re trying to estimate abundance and movement patterns. The ultimate goal is estimating mortality. I know 12,000 fish have been tagged since its inception. They’re also doing some acoustic tagging of redfish to get fine-scale movement.”

Gibbs said the most common areas where anglers target gray snapper include Theodore Industrial Canal, Lightning Point in the Bayou La Batre area, the Mobile River terminals in downtown Mobile in Mobile County, and Weeks Bay, Magnolia River and Perdido Pass in Baldwin County.

“They are primarily an incidental catch,” she said.

“Not many people go primarily for mangroves inshore. I know some folks

who fish in the Industrial Canal who are mostly subsistence fishermen. That’s their target species. But that’s not that common.”

Rutland said he guided anglers with varying experience during the event, and he thinks the tagging workshop achieved its goal.

“I had one angler who is a mate on a big sportfisher boat that goes offshore and catches blue marlin,” Rutland said. “She was telling me all kinds of blue marlin stories. I also had a lady who moved from California to Loxley this year, and she loves to fish. She had never caught a keeper-size fish, and she caught her first keeper-size fish today.

“I really enjoyed the purpose of this, which is bringing awareness to lady angling and the tagging program. I helped pioneer the tagging studies with Reid Nelson when he was a PhD student with Dr. Sean Powers at South Alabama. CCA Alabama and USA picked it

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PhD student Sarah Gibbs is about to release a tagged gray snapper in Alabama coastal waters. (Hailey Smith, Crystal Hightower)

up and ran with it. Now it’s one of the biggest tagging programs in the country if not the biggest.”

Hightower added that Tag Alabama also attached tags with rewards of $250 to increase the incentive to report tags.

“We put out the high-dollar tags to give us an idea of angler reporting rate,” Hightower said. “Right now, our regular reporting rate and our high-dollar-reporting rate match. That means that all of our anglers, regardless of the prize, are reporting the tagged fish. To me, that means we really have an engaged angling community, and the anglers are interested in learning about these fish with us.”

Mary Michael Walker, Assistant Director at CCA Alabama, is also a licensed fishing guide who loves to see lady anglers participate.

“Being a part of CCA and a female guide, it’s incredible to see a group of women come together and enjoy the stuff I do,” Walker said. “I think women are the fastest-growing demographic in the fishing industry. If Momma likes to fish, everybody likes to fish. If Momma can tag fish, maybe the whole family can tag fish. I think anytime we can get women together to empower one another is a great thing. We’re proud to be a part of it.”

One of the attendees, Cortney Weatherby, is originally from Nebraska but has lived in Alabama for the past three years.

“It was really cool to hear from CCA, South Alabama and Dauphin Island Sea Lab about all the research going on down here,” said Weatherby, who tagged a 21.5-inch redfish during the outing. “You hear about it a little bit, but to see it in action and find out how many agencies are looking

out for the fisheries, as a conservationist, it’s great to know they’re protected for the future.”

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Gibbs and Hightower hope to continue to work with female anglers although the Ladies Tagging

happens

Workshop was a one-time event.

“We had an awesome turnout,” Hightower said.

“We had ladies from novice to very experienced, and I think everyone learned a lot and enjoyed a beautiful

day fishing in Weeks Bay. I’m especially excited about how we can continue to learn new skills and make contacts with other ladies that love fishing as much as we do.

“We plan to host additional tagging workshops and fishing experiences. I’d like to see this happen quarterly if we have enough ladies interested. We could host some specific fishing workshops on inshore fishing, fly fishing, wade fishing, and even boater safety and trailering. The possibilities are really endless. We are so lucky to have these awesome saltwater fisheries we have in south Alabama, and we hope to share good fishing practices that promote conservation so we can continue to enjoy this resource.”

Scott Bannon, Director of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD), is definitely onboard with the Gibbs’ and Hightower’s efforts.

“ADCNR is always looking for opportunities to encourage participation in outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing, so I was certainly excited to hear about Sarah’s program to introduce women to saltwater fishing and tagging,” Bannon said.

“Introducing them to some of the science behind the management of the resources really helps develop an appreciation for fishing. We look forward to supporting her and Crystal in future experiences.”

Gibbs said she hopes to cooperate with other groups and move the ladies’ events to other areas, like the Causeway (Battleship Parkway), Dauphin Island and western Mobile Bay.

“I’m really happy with the way the workshop turned out,” she said. “A lot of the participants are planning to go fishing together in the future. I think it’s great, and I hope it’s the first of many of these types of events.”

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Captain Richard Rutland provides a bait-rigging lesson for the workshop participants. (Hailey Smith, Crystal Hightower)

Participants at the tagging workshop learned about the extensive research being done on saltwater species in Alabama. (Hailey Smith, Crystal Hightower)

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Wanda Jordan

october 13, 1947 — october 1, 2024

Graveside Services for Mrs. Wanda Jordan, age 76 of Center Point, will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens with her family and friends officiating.

Mrs. Jordan passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 peacefully at her home. Born and raised in Alabama, she received her bachelor’s degree in nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse and in the medical field for most of her life. Mrs. Jordan was a breast cancer survivor, and she loved her family deeply.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ted Jordan, her daughter, Traci Bailey (Mel), four grandchildren, Trey, Jordan, Raegan and Joshua Bailey, and her sister, Cathryn Conn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Lillie Self, her sister, Carolyn Spencer and her brother, Robert Self.

Pallbearers will be Trey Bailey, Jordan Bailey, Raegan Bailey, Joshua Bailey, Benjamin Self, Randy Spencer, Chris Conn and Dewayne Conn.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 9:00 A.M. until service time at 10:00 A.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.

Herbert “Herb” Mansell Jameson

july 14, 1942 — october 14, 2024 Herbert Mansell Jameson (Herb), 82 of Clay passed away peacefully on Monday October 14th surrounded by family after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

He graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s in business administration and loved cheering on his Ole Miss Rebels. He was a marine, serving in the reserves during the Vietnam war. His career was successful in chemical sales and he became national sales manager for Houghton International. He attended church

and

Jameson, his son Christopher Herbert Jameson (Susan),

daughter Jennifer Michelle Jameson Chapman (Mike), two grandsons Jameson Michael Chapman and Cole Christopher Chapman. He also leaves behind his chihuahua Gracie.

DeWitt Talmadge York, Jr.

january 23, 1929 — october 15, 2024

DeWitt Talmadge York, Jr., age 95 passed away on October 15, 2024. Mr. York was a member of Glen Iris Baptist Church where he loved to attend. He was a Sunday School teacher at the church for over 18 years and volunteered at the church with construction projects. DeWitt loved to go fishing and gardening. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. York was an amazing man and will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He is survived by his wife Doris York; daughters, Terri (Eddie) Pruit and Niece Pinson; son, Tal (Kim)York; step children, Karen (Steve) Kluth, Kathi (Chris) Lamb, Jack (Joy) Legrand, John (Da) Legrand; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to WGIB, 1137 10th Place South, Birmingham, AL 35205.

Mildred “Kitty” G. Harper

april 14, 1939 — october 11, 2024

Funeral Services for Mrs. Mildred “Kitty” G. Harper, age 85 of Vestavia Hills, will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. James L. “Butch” Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining gardens.

Mildred passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Prattville Baptist Hospital. Mildred, known as Kitty by everyone, was born in Memphis TN. The family moved to Birmingham in 1953. Kitty graduated from John Carrol High School in 1956. She married Walter Campbell 1958 and had 2 sons with him, Walter “Buz” Campbell and John Campbell. Walter Sr passed away in 1970 leaving Kitty to raise two children on her own. She went to work for the City of Vestavia and while working there she met Frank Harper, a firefighter for Vestavia. Frank was tasked with raising the flag every morning at 8:00am, the same time Kitty arrived for work! Soon after on November 12 1982, they were married. Frank was active with the Zamora Shrine and eventually became the Potentate and Kitty was his First Lady. They traveled to many Shrine events for years around the country. Kitty loved going to their lake house, the beach and spending time with her grandkids. Mrs. Kitty was a member of many PTA’s over the years, she was a Cub Scout Den Mother and Lady of the Nile. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Frank F. Harper, her sons, Walter Campbell, Jr. (Jan) and John Campbell (Ann),

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Patricia “Pat” Rozell Dorough

february 18,

— october 18, 2024

Memorial Services for Pat Dorough, age 89 of Cleveland Alabama, will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Jeremy Beck officiating. Pat went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, October

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Moody gets region title with win over Springville

By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor

SPRINGVILLE – The

Moody Blue Devils needed a win on the road Friday night at Springville in order to clinch the 5A Region 6 championship for the first time in 20 years and only the fourth time in school history. They did so in dominant fashion with a 56-13 victory at Tiger Stadium.

Springville started with the ball, but could not get much going on offense.

Moody took over at the 41yard line and proceeded to drive the ball down to the 12-yard line where Charlie Johnston would find La’Kamren Meadows at the 6:26 mark of the first to

make it 7-0 Blue Devils. Moody’s defense would continue to hold Springville out of the end zone while having success on the offensive side of the ball. Johnston would find Jalijah Rutledge on a short pass that the wide receiver would turn into a 57-yard touchdown for the Blue Devils and the visitors would go up 14-0 with 4:26 to go in the first period. Meadows would get his second touchdown of the night on a one-yard at the 17 second mar of the first to make it 21-0 Blue Devils.

Springville freshman quarterback Brennen Archer, wearing Jake Conner’s number seven jersey, would hit a big run on the next drive to set the Tigers

up with a first and goal at the five-yard line. A few plays later, Hunter Kraemer would find paydirt for Springville, making it 21-7 with 8:34 to go before the halftime break.

Moody would take over at their own 30-yard line and, from there, Johnston would throw the ball deep, only for Springville’s Brady Seaman to pick it off and return it to the Moody 25.

The Tigers would be unable to capitalize on the turnover as Ba’Roc Willis sacked Archer and caused him to fumble the ball, giving it back to the Blue Devils. Moody would drive it down to the four-yard line where Johnston would hand off to running back Bravis

Cave Jr, who would get the score for the Blue Devils with 5:47 to go in the half.

Moody would make the Tigers punt and get one more drive in before halftime, scoring on a Johnston pass to Josiah Dozier from three yards away to make it 35-7 heading into the locker room.

Moody would start the second half the same way the ended the first. They would use tough running by Cave and Meadows to get the ball down to the 18. From there, Johnston would find Dozier once again for the Moody score to make it 42-7 Blue Devils.

The Blue Devils would get a 22-yard touchdown run by Kevin James, fol-

lowed by a Trigg Murdoch touchdown for Springville from 18 yards out to make the score 49-13 Moody. James would add an eight-yard touchdown run to finish the scoring for the Blue Devils, giving Moody the 56-13 win over Springville. Johnston would go 10 of 16 for 144 yards and four touchdowns while Cave (12 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown) and Meadows (9 carries for 120 yards and a touchdown to go with a receiving touchdown) led the way running the ball.

Springville coach Jon Clements talked about his senior quarterback Jake Conner passing the torch to Archer in a special moment

before the game. “Jake called

room before

and told him he was going to wear #7 for the next three years. Pretty cool moment.”

Moody coach Jake Ganus said of the region championship, “I am really excited. This was not a goal for us, it is definitely ok to get it on the way to the ultimate goal. Getting it on the road, it’s sweet. Kids played really well. A few miscues with the young guys. We are set up in a good position. It’s time to go make this run.”

Moody will take on Lincoln for homecoming next week.

Springville will travel to Center Point.

Brennen in the locker

the game

Johnston had a huge night. Photo by: John Goolsby Springville quarterback Brennen Archer hands the ball to Gavin Webber. Photo by: Ron Burkett

Huskies dominate Eagles on Senior Night

By Sherry S. Parker, For the Tribune

TRUSSVILLE, Ala.-

The Hewitt-Trussville Huskies (7-2, 4-2) hosted the Oak Mountain Eagles (3-5, 1-5) for Senior Night.

Duece Alston started the scoring for Hewitt with an eight-yard touchdown run, giving them a 7-0 lead after Hunter Curtis’s extra point with 10:11 remaining in the first quarter.

On the ensuing kickoff, Harrison Malone recovered an Oak Mountain fumble and returned it to the Eagle’s 22-yard line.

The Husky Fast offense would blitz the Eagles’ defense over the next five minutes.

Hewitt pushed the lead to 28-0 on a short run by CJ Davis, a four-yard pass from Noah Dobbins to Will Phillips, and a 52-yard touchdown jaunt by Deuce Alston.

The Husky offense would add a second Davis touchdown, a 27-yard run,

and a short Parker Floyd touchdown run to extend the lead to 42-0 at the break.

A pair of Alston and Davis touchdown runs gave the Huskies a 56-0 lead in the third quarter.

Jaden Berry concluded the scoring for Hewitt, as the Huskies celebrated Senior Night with a dominant 63-0 victory over the Eagles.

After shutting out the Eagles and winning by the largest margin since 2013, a Husky 42-7 win, Hewitt now leads the series between the two teams 10-4.

“I am proud of the way we handled both sides of the ball and we will continue to work hard for the last regular-season game and upcoming playoffs,” said Husky head coach Josh Floyd. Hewitt will travel next Friday for the final regular-season game against region foe Tuscaloosa County.

A win over the Wildcats will secure a third-place area finish for the Huskies.

Leeds earns region runner-up with win over Center Point

By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor

LEEDS – The Leeds Greenwave and the Center Point Eagles faced off Friday night at Homer Smiles Field in a battle for the second-place spot in 5A Region 6 where the winner would host a first-round playoff game and the loser would travel in that first week. After a 49-24 win, the Leeds Greenwave is your 5A Region 6 runner-up.

Each teams first offensive drive would end with a punt and, at the 3:45 mark of the first, Deon Moore would fumble the ball on a run deep inside his own territory and the Greenwave would pick it up at the seven-yard line. Two plays later, Conner Nelson would score his first of five touchdowns on the night, making it 7-0 Leeds.

On the next possession, Greenwave defender Miles Jones picked off a pass from Moore and set Leeds up at the 41. ZJ Dale would take the ball up the middle for a 34-yard touchdown to put the Greenwave up 14-0 to end the first quarter.

A few plays later, another Moore interception was returned for 28 yards by Nelson to make it 21-0 with 10:51 to go in the first half.

At the 9:00 mark in the second, Moore would fumble the ball and give it back to Leeds again, but this time the Eagles’ defense stood tall and stopped Leeds from scoring.

Keywone Posey would come in at quarterback on the next drive and take a quarterback keeper 61 yards for Center Point’s first score of the night, making it 21-6 Greenwave with 5:29 to go in the half.

The momentum would not last long as Nelson would strike again, this time

on a 35-yard touchdown run with 2:18 on the clock to make it 28-6 Greenwave.

After a nice drive by the Eagles, Moore would find Jaquoryae Busby for a Center Point score, cutting the lead to 28-12 as both teams headed into the break.

Leeds would get the ball first in the third and take the ball down the field in just under three minutes. The drive would be capped off by a five-yard touchdown run by Nelson, making it 3512 Leeds.

The Eagles would put together another impressive drive, but after a pass from Posey to Busby was caught inside the 15-yard line, Busby dropped the ball and Taylon Gaiter took it back to the Center Point 49. Four minutes later, Nelson would punch in another touchdown from five yards out to put the Greenwave up 42-12.

Not willing to go away, the Eagles would put together another drive and get it to the one-yard line where Julius Finnerson would punch it in to cut the lead to 42-18.

Dale would add a Leeds touchdown with 6:52 to go in the fourth and Posey would find Moore for a 21yard touchdown at the 1:47 mark, making it 49-24 game

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and that is how it would end.

Center Point’s Keywone Posey was 7 of 11 for 99 yards and a touchdown. He also had nine carries for 86 yards and a touchdown.

“We had turnovers, three in the first quarter,” said George Bates, Center Point’s coach. “We did it against a great team. You can’t give a real good team the ball like that. I’m disappointed in turnovers and tackling. This is the first time I have seen the guys hang their heads and I saw that in the second half. We are on a threegame skid and if I don’t do better, we will be out of the playoffs and will be done. I have got to fix some things. I failed because we had two weeks to prepare. We got Springville Thursday.”

Defensive back and senior leader Reece Bittner said, “We did amazing tonight. Had 3 turnovers that helped us in the first half. We are not satisfied so we go back to work Monday. It’s awesome to play at home in round one. We are going to show everybody what we’ve got.”

Coach Jerry Hood of Leeds said, “We always talk about not letting one turn into two. When you have one defeat, let’s learn from

it. The kids did great, they came back great. We practiced in the mornings due to fall break so that helped. We’ve gone 16 weeks straight. We will lick our wounds and play another game next week and then get a much-needed break before the playoffs.”

Conner Nelson had a great night, getting it done mostly on the ground with 18 carries for 141 yards and four touchdowns to go with his interception return for a touchdown. Hood said of his quarterback, “He played almost every play on defense and offense. He is our MVP, no doubt about it. Jacksonville State and Troy were here tonight watching and they are crazy if they don’t try to sign that kid.”

Conner also spoke about his performance, “I think I played good, but I can’t do anything without my line and receivers. We put in a lot of work for this one so it’s good. Pelham will be tough. We’ve got to win five more. Getting another one at home is great. We have had one all four years I’ve played so it means a lot.”

Leeds will take on Pelham at home next week while Center Point will host Springville on Thursday.

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Pinson falls to Pell City

By Shane Paschal, For the Tribune

PINSON, Ala.-Pell City came into their game with Pinson Valley needing a win to clinch their first playoff spot since 2017. Pinson Valley came in seeking a sweet win for an otherwise sour season. The fans that showed up saw a shootout with neither team backing down, and Pell City emerging with a hard fought 48-39 win.

Cougars lose for first time in 715 days

By Brittney Bailey, For the Tribune

OXFORD, Ala. - The number two-ranked ClayChalkville Cougars’ 21game winning streak came to an unfortunate end Friday night on the road at Oxford in the regional championship game.

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Pinson got the ball first, but neither team could do anything on their first possessions. On Pinson’s second possession, they scored on a 45-yard pass and, with the extra point, led 7-0 with 5:22 left in the first quarter. Pell City answered immediately with a 75-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Ethan Isbell. With their extra point, Pell City tied the game at 7-all with 5:11 left in the quarter. That would be how the first quarter would end. Early in the second quarter, Pell City scored again on a one-yard run and, with their extra point, led 14-7 over Pinson with 10:47 left in the half. Pinson would punt back to the Panthers on their next possession, and the Panthers would capitalize with a 35-yard field goal to extend their lead to 17-7 with 7:42 left in the half. Pinson Valley would answer, scoring on their next possession with a seven-yard touchdown run. The extra point would be no good, and with 3:25 left in the half, Pinson narrowed the Panther lead to 17-13. Pell City returned to work, taking the kickoff back to their 47. Including pass completions of 19 & 22 yards, Pell City had first-and-goal at the Pinson 1. The Panthers’ DJ Verges ran it in from one yard out on the next play. With their extra point, the Panthers would now lead 24-13 with

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1:48 left in the half. Pinson got the ball back and immediately capitalized, scoring on a 38-yard pass. Their two-point run was good, and with 35 seconds left in the half, Pinson narrowed the lead to 24-21. Pell City wasn’t done, either, driving quickly downfield and converting a 37-yard field goal as time expired in the half to extend their lead to 27-21. Pell City got the ball to start the second half and continued right where they left off. A 45-yard pass reception for a touchdown and extra point would extend the Panther lead to 34-21 with 11:15 left in the 3rd quarter. Pinson turned the ball over on downs on their next possession, and the Panthers missed a 46-yard field goal on theirs. Pinson then drove down and scored a touchdown on a 5-yard quarterback keeper. The extra point was blocked, with Pell City’s lead now standing at 34-27. That would be how the third quarter would end. Pell City would extend their lead early in the fourth quarter with a 3-yard touchdown run by Je’Mareo Clegg. With the extra point, the Panthers would extend their lead to 41-27 with 11:04 left in the game. Pinson would get the ball and, on their first play, connected on a 60-yard pass for 1st down at the Panther 20. A quarterback keeper would

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take the ball down to the 2, and on the next play, another keeper would score another touchdown for Pinson. The extra point would be no good, and with 10:09 left in the game, the Panther’s lead would be 41-33. Pell City would strike right back with a 23-yard touchdown run by DJ Verges, his second of the game. With the successful extra point, the Panthers lead would be extended to 48-33 with 7:57 left. Pinson would go right back down the field and score on a pass, their two-point run would be no good, and with 6:45 left in the game, Pinson closed the deficit to 48-39. Pell City would punt on their next possession, giving the Indians a chance, but they turned the ball over on downs, and the Panthers ran out the clock to seal their win.

The Cougars couldn’t generate positive momentum and fell to the fifthranked Yellow Jackets 2110. Penalties, dropped balls, and costly mistakes proved to be the Cougars’ downfall.

It has been 715 days since the Cougars last lost a ballgame, their playoff loss to Parker on November 4, 2022.

The Cougars (7-1, 4-1) took an early lead over Oxford (8-0, 5-0) in the first quarter with a Joseph Del Toro field goal and a oneyard touchdown run from Joshua Woods to give them a 10-0 lead.

ford a 14-10. The Yellow Jacket defense managed to contain Cougar quarterback Aaron Frye and shut down his ground game, which is usually a strength for the Cougars.

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Joshua Woods and Aaron Osley couldn’t hold onto their normal explosive plays, as penalties caused the Cougars to take one step forward and two steps back.

an interception in their final possessions. The interception occurred with just over a minute left in the contest.

Cougar Head Coach Stuart Floyd after the game,

“We can’t say we weren’t ready. We just had too many mistakes, too many penalties, too many dropped balls. We didn’t capitalize.”

“It was a very odd game,” said Floyd on the Cougars taking the loss,

“It ain’t bad to taste a little blood every now and then.”

The Yellow Jackets’ Caleb Wynn answered the call at the end of the first quarter to cut the Cougar lead to 3. Yellow Jacket senior quarterback Mason Mims connected with wide receiver Nick Richardson in the second quarter to give Ox-

Pell City improves to 4-4 on the season. The win gives the Panthers their first playoff berth since 2017 when they lost to Shades Valley in the first round. It appears they will finish fourth and visit the Region 8 champ, more than likely Fort Payne. Pinson Valley falls to 1-7 on the year, with their playoff chances now gone. The Panther win also ends the playoff hopes for another Tribune team, Shades Valley, who were hoping for an Indian win to keep their hopes alive going into their final game next week.

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The combination of Mims and Richardson proved deadly as the pair scored again for the Jackets with 55 seconds left in the third quarter, extending their lead to 21-10.

The Cougars’ game ended with a missed field goal, a turnover on downs, and

“We’ve been telling them all year long that some things would come back to bite them and it all came back in this game.”

The Cougars will head to region rival Pinson Valley to take on the Indians next Friday night.

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